Salem district courts (சேலம்)

56 court establishments in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, under the Madras High Court. Draft plaints, bail applications, vakalatnamas and notices formatted for these courts, in Tamil or English.

Salem district in Tamil Nadu has 56 court establishments under the Madras High Court, comprising 13 district and sessions courts, 18 magistrate courts and 25 civil courts (sub court, munsif, family court). The listing below reflects the establishments published by the district judiciary.

District and Sessions Courts

13 in Salem district

Principal District Judge, Salem
I Additional District Judge, Salem
II Additional District Judge, Salem
III Additional District Judge, Salem
Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Salem
Special Judge for EC and NDPS Act Cases, Salem
Special District Judge for MCOP Cases, Salem
Sessions Judge, Special Court for POCSO Act, Salem
Commercial Court (District Judge Level), Salem
Special District Judge for SC/ST(POA) Act, Salem
Special Court for Prevention of Corruption Act Cases, Salem
Additional District Judge, Attur
Additional District Judge (Fast Track Court), Mettur

Magistrate Courts

18 in Salem district

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Salem
Judicial Magistrate No. I, Salem
Judicial Magistrate No. II, Salem
Judicial Magistrate No. III, Salem
Judicial Magistrate No. IV, Salem
Judicial Magistrate No. V, Salem
Judicial Magistrate No. VI and JJB, Salem
Judicial Magistrate, Mobile Court, Salem
Judicial Magistrate, Additional Mahila Court (FTC Level), Salem
Judicial Magistrate No. I, Attur
Judicial Magistrate No. II, Attur
Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court, Attur
Judicial Magistrate No.I, Sankari
Judicial Magistrate No. II, Sankari
Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Mettur
Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Mettur
Judicial Magistrate, Omalur
Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court, Omalur

Civil Courts (Sub Court, Munsif, Family Court)

25 in Salem district

Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Salem
Judge, Family Court, Salem
Principal Sub Judge, Salem
I Additional Sub Judge, Salem
II Additional Sub Judge, Salem
Special Sub Judge for MCOP Cases No.1, Salem
Special Sub Judge for MCOP Cases No.2, Salem
Commercial Court (Senior Civil Judge), Salem
Principal District Munsif, Salem
I Additional District Munsif, Salem
II Additional District Munsif, Salem
III Additional District Munsif, Salem
IV Additional District Munsif, Salem
Subordinate Judge, Attur
Additional District Munsif, Attur
Principal District Munsif, Attur
Subordinate Judge, Sankari
District Munsif, Sankari
Subordinate Judge, Mettur
District Munsif, Mettur
Subordinate Judge, Omalur
District Munsif, Omalur
District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Vazhapadi
District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Edappadi
District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Yercaud

Documents filed in Salem courts

What each document must contain, and the provision that governs it. PleadEasy drafts these in Tamil and English.

Frequently asked questions

How many courts are there in Salem district?

56 court establishments are listed for Salem district: 13 district and sessions courts, 18 magistrate courts, 25 civil courts (sub court, munsif, family court). The list is taken from the district judiciary's own published listing.

Which High Court has jurisdiction over Salem?

Salem district falls under the Madras High Court. Appeals, revisions and writ petitions from the Salem district judiciary lie to that High Court.

Can I draft court documents in Tamil for Salem courts?

Yes. PleadEasy drafts natively in Tamil as well as English, Hindi and the other supported languages, using the cause-title and prayer conventions of the Salem court establishment you select, rather than translating an English draft.

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Court establishment names last reviewed 30 August 2026. District judiciaries reorganise and add courts, so confirm the current establishment with the court before filing.